Waste Prevention Grant Opportunities
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Surplus Food Donation Equipment Grants
Available to nonprofits, these grants provide funding to strengthen their capacity to safely recover and redistribute edible surplus food generated in Alameda County, increasing the volume of food available to help nourish communities in Alameda County. These grants support the acquisition of essential equipment, such as refrigerators, freezers, shelving, scales, insulated transport containers, and pallet jacks, to improve efficiency and building capacity for the edible food recovery components of SB 1383. Up to $10,000 per grant.
Reusable Transport Packaging Equipment Grants
Available to nonprofits, businesses, institutions, and school districts, these grants fund reusable, durable alternatives to replace disposable packaging used in manufacturing, transportation and/or distribution, such as pallet wraps, pallets, boxes, and dunnage. This year’s focus is on reusable pallet wraps. Once reusables are in place, organizations often see long-term cost savings by eliminating (or significantly reducing) recurring costs for packaging materials. Up to $10,000 per grant.
Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants
Available to school districts, public and private schools, nonprofits, businesses, and institutions in Alameda County, these grants support the transition from single-use, disposable foodware (such as cups, plates, trays, utensils, etc.) to reusable systems in closed-environment cafeterias and similar dining facilities. Funds help cover the cost of reusable foodware, dishwashing equipment and/or dishwashing services. From $25,000 to $50,000 per grant.
Changes to the Waste Prevention Grant Funding Program
Thank you for your interest in StopWaste’s waste prevention grant program. We're undertaking a comprehensive programmatic review to enable us to maximize impact, and better align our resources with our priorities and community needs. We aim to launch a revamped grant program in fall 2026. This updated program may include:
- Revised focus areas that prioritize new agency goals and community impact.
- A shift to a two-year grant term for greater continuity and efficiency.
- A refined approach to funding to ensure a higher success rate for applicants by narrowing eligibility to align with our most pressing priorities.
To get the latest information, sign up to receive email notifications about the 2026 Waste Prevention Grant program.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work towards a grant program that better serves our agency and community’s evolving needs.